Calibration Engineer

We are Ultra Precision Control Systems

Ultra PCS is a leading developer of mission and safety critical equipment in the defence and aerospace industry. Our team of experts are at the heart of our success, which is why we are dedicated to fostering a safe working environment and a positive culture where every staff member feels valued and respected.

We solve our customers' problems, providing engineering solutions to safety and mission critical challenges in the air and on the ground. Our solutions can be found in the latest military aircraft and vehicles, in civil aircraft, and in unmanned vehicles.

We also offer innovative products optimised to support the unique challenges of the dismounted soldier. We help to ensure our customers get to where they need to be safely, achieve their objectives and keep on going back.

Flexible Working

Wherever possible, we will consider a variety of working options to suit your lifestyle, whether that be hybrid home/office working, flexible working and part or full time employment. It's the 'innovating' and 'empowering' values that we ASPIRE to be. We welcome the challenge to work in new ways and have trust in you when getting the job done because we recognise, our business is our people.

Job Description

Ultra Precision Control Systems (PCS) are looking for a Calibration Engineer to join PCS's Calibration Department, which is responsible for the integration and maintenance of safety critical equipment which develops, builds and tests our wide range of high-quality products.

You should have a good hand-eye coordination, an eye for detail and troubleshooting skills to identify and help resolve issues. Within the role as a calibration engineer you need to work methodically to ensure equipment is safe for operation, calibrated to the industry / business standards and is fully traceable to national standards, whilst achieving the expected timings for calibration to ensure internal Customer satisfaction.

Job Scope

• Carry out the calibration of internal measuring equipment, such as –
  • Mechanical equipment - Crimp, torque, and mechanical measuring equipment.
  • Pressure equipment - Pressure gauges, pressure transducers and vacuum gauges.
  • Electronic equipment - digital multi meters, power supplies and LCR meters. (This may require traveling to different sites, suppliers, or customers to complete). 
  • Specialized automated test equipment.
• Where measuring equipment is found to be out of tolerance instigate and report findings via the appropriate Quality Engineer, record the conclusions and make the appropriate adjustments.
• Coordinate and manage the timely withdrawal of all equipment requiring calibration from its place of use with area Managers and return the same equipment following a successful calibration.
• Coordinate and manage the timely calibrations of equipment that cannot be removed from its place of use with area Managers.
• Quarantine equipment that has surpassed its calibration periodicity or not in continual use.
• Coordinate and record shipments to and from subcontracted calibration houses.
• Review incoming calibration certificates and records to determine completeness, accuracy, and suitability in accordance with industry / business standards.
• Develop, update and review Calibration Processes and Procedures.
• Administration and maintenance of the Calibration database on the companies ERP system.
• Analyse, maintain and retrieve Calibration records.
• Train other team members in calibration processes and procedures as required.
•  There may be additional activities to perform from time to time to maximize the contribution to Ultra PCS LTD goals and delivering departmental objectives.
• Complete all the above in accordance with Company procedures.

Personal Attributes:

• An interest in problem solving.
• Conscientious and thorough to ensure that required standards are met and the equipment is controlled.
• Able to learn new calibration techniques to support internally developed equipment for our safety critical/niche products.
• Continual Improvement mindset, looking to make the team practices and process better.
• Able to understand technical documentation such as drawings and test specifications that may be used for calibration.
• Ability to be able to communicate to your team and customers clearly so that you can provide an understanding of what state their equipment is in.

• A background in calibration or electronic, mechanical or pneumatic testing / fault finding would be advantageous but not essential as training will be provided.

Benefits:

Every employee is critical to our success and as such we offer a range of flexible employee benefits along with career development opportunities.

• Flexible working within core working hours

• 25 days holiday (185 hrs) with the option to buy/sell 5 days (37 hrs) plus bank holidays.

• 4 times your annual salary in life assurance

• Flexible benefits package

• Pension Scheme - Less than 5 years' service up to 5.5% employer contributions, 5 years' service + up to 7.5% employer contributions. 

• Sports and Social club

• Supportive and friendly working environment with regular team events

You couldn’t be joining the team and Ultra at a more exciting time. Therefore if this sounds of interest, please follow the application process.

Nationality Requirements

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions in accordance with UK National Law and be prepared to successfully undertake an appropriate level of UK National Security Vetting according to UK Government National Security Vetting criteria.

Diverse & Inclusive Employer

Ultra PCS is an equal opportunities employer that values diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Underpinned by our values, behaviours, and policies, we want you to feel empowered to be your best and authentic self.

We promote a workplace that welcomes people from all backgrounds and cultures; believing that this will increase our diversity of thinking, and ultimately ensure we continue delivering on our commitments to our customers.

We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status and welcome applications from all candidates.